Campus Facilities and Events Specialist

South Dakota State University; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, flexible benefits

Retirement plan with 6% match

Paid holidays and vacation leave

Relocation benefits available

Job summary

South Dakota State University seeks a General Services Specialist to join the Facilities & Services Team in Brookings, SD. The role supports events, space preparation, and day-to-day facility needs with training and hands-on experience.

You’ll contribute to campus operations and grow skills while working in a dynamic university environment. The position involves setup duties, building maintenance, and basic carpentry, with a focus on safety and customer service.

Qualifications

• Authorized to work in the U.S.; sponsorship not available.
• Valid driver’s license and asbestos abatement certification within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Set up for events and handle materials.
• Deliver freight and move items.
• Assemble office furniture and partitions.
• Perform general carpentry and building maintenance.
• Repair door hardware and inspect fire extinguishers.
• Conduct asbestos abatement.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Read drawings

Customer service

Team player

Forklift operation

Tools

Hand tools

Forklifts

Job description

South Dakota State University seeks a General Services Specialist to join the Facilities & Services Team in Brookings, SD. The role supports events, space preparation, and day-to-day facility needs with training and hands-on experience.

You’ll contribute to campus operations and grow skills while working in a dynamic university environment. The position involves setup duties, building maintenance, and basic carpentry, with a focus on safety and customer service.